Clinical Forensic Psychologist

1 month ago


Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Title: Clinical Forensic Psychologist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Forensic Psychologist to join our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT). As a key member of the team, you will provide clinical leadership and expertise in providing high-quality, psychologically informed care for patients with complex forensic mental health needs.

Main Responsibilities:

Provide specialist risk assessments and deliver clinical interventions for the SCFT clinical caseload.

Support colleagues with a forensically minded psychological approach to care planning and risk management.

Contribute to the development of the service and provide supervision for the wider multidisciplinary team.

About Us:

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of mental health services in the South West. We offer a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, and generous annual leave allowance.

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Doctoral Clinical or Forensic Psychology or equivalent
  • Registered with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
  • Significant experience of working with people with long-term mental health problems
  • Relevant specialist CPD training in psychological therapy with long-term mental health problems

Desirable:

  • Ability to undertake appropriate PMVA training at the level required for this role
  • Driving licence and access to a vehicle


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Psychologist to join our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.The successful candidate will provide specialist risk assessments and deliver clinical interventions for the SCFT clinical caseload, supporting colleagues with a forensically minded psychological approach to care...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.The successful candidate will provide specialist risk assessments, deliver clinical interventions, and support colleagues with a forensically minded psychological approach to care planning and risk...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Forensic Psychologist to join our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.As a key member of the management team, you will provide clinical leadership and expertise to deliver high-quality, psychologically informed and risk-managed care for patients with complex forensic...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) to provide high-quality, psychologically informed care for patients with complex forensic mental health needs.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions to complex and challenging...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) as a Clinical Forensic Specialist.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialist risk assessments and delivering clinical interventions for the SCFT clinical caseload.As a key member of the management team, they will...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Job Summary**We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) in Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.The successful candidate will provide specialist risk assessments and deliver clinical interventions for the SCFT clinical caseload, while supporting colleagues with a forensically minded approach to care...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated Psychologist to provide relevant psychology support for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPD).The OPD pathway is a psychologically-led joint initiative between His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and NHS England for high risk offenders who experience a coexisting severe personality disorder.Main...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    4 weeks ago


    Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe post holder will work alongside an experienced and enthusiastic Community Mental Health Team and Memory Assessment Service, providing a high-quality clinical psychological service to older people in the Sedgemoor Neighbourhood. The role involves delivering highly specialist psychological therapy and neuropsychological assessment, with a...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Community Mental Health Team, based in Bridgwater. We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist who is keen to be part of the exciting transformation of Mental Health Services in Somerset.Our team responds rapidly to the needs of adults needing mental health advice and support. We are a trailblazer...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job SummarySomerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join its clinical team in Ash Ward, a 12-bed low secure forensic in-patient ward. The ideal candidate will have expertise in mental health act approved clinician and forensics, with the ability to provide senior clinical leadership and support...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join our clinical team in Ash Ward. As a Mental Health Act Approved Clinician, you will provide senior clinical leadership and support, modeling our Trust values while working closely with other services.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide senior clinical leadership...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated Psychologist to provide specialist forensic psychology support for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPD). The OPD pathway is a psychologically-led joint initiative between His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and NHS England for high risk offenders who experience a coexisting severe...


  • Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Are you a compassionate and highly skilled Psychologist looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Psychologist to our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT). You'll be an integral part of the management team providing clinical leadership and expertise in order to provide high quality, psychologically...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    3 months ago


    Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary The post holder will work alongside an experienced and enthusiastic Community Mental Health Team and Memory Assessment Service and will be responsible for providing a high quality clinical psychological service to older people in the Sedgemoor Neighbourhood (Bridgwater and Burnham areas). There is a strong emphasis on working alongside...


  • Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Psychologist | Permanent | 30 hours per week Are you a compassionate Psychologist who is enthusiastic about Forensic Mental Health? We are seeking a highly motivated Psychologist to provide relevant psychology support for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPD). Our well established service continues to expand and will give...


  • Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking Consultant Psychiatrist, or Consultant Psychologist, Consultant Nurse, Consultant Social worker or Consultant Occupational Therapist, who is also a Mental Health Act Approved Clinician and have completed training or have gained experience working within a...


  • Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Key Working Relationships Clinical Lead for Eating Disorders (Adults) Eating Disorder Clinical Psychologist and FREED Lead Eating Disorder Clinical Practitioners Eating Disorder Locality Leads (EDLLs) Eating Disorder Support Workers (EDSWs) Eating Disorder Specialist Dietitians Multi-disciplinary colleagues Patient Participation worker Trust Research lead...


  • Bridgwater, United Kingdom Community Therapeutic Services Full time

    _**A role with a difference!**_ Are you passionate about Mental Health / Learning Disabilities and looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Do you have a strong desire to work alongside Clinical Psychologists in a supportive role? If so, we have the perfect job for you! We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Workers...


  • Bridgwater, United Kingdom Community Therapeutic Services Full time

    _**A role with a difference!**_ Are you passionate about Mental Health / Learning Disabilities and looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Do you have a strong desire to work alongside Clinical Psychologists in a supportive role? If so, we have the perfect job for you! We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Workers...


  • Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    See detailed job description for full description of responsibilities. Should you have any queries in relation to the job description or main responsibilities, then please do contact the service manager - details below.

  • ARMS Clinical Lead

    3 months ago


    Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Join the Somerset Team for Early Psychosis: Shape the Future of Mental Health Care The Somerset Team for Early Psychosis (STEP) is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Band 7 mental health practitioner to join our newly established service. You'll become part of a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team, which includes nurses,...